Gaywood Elementary

6701 97th Ave
Lanham, MD 20706

www.pgcps.org/gaywood/

525 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gaywood Elementary School is a public school located in Seabrook, Maryland, serving students within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. Situated in a suburban community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its student body. The school works to align its curriculum with state and district standards, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond through a structured elementary education program.

As part of the PGCPS system, Gaywood Elementary emphasizes parental involvement and community partnership as essential components of the educational experience. The school provides various resources and programs designed to address the diverse needs of its students, encouraging a culture of inclusivity and continuous improvement. For families interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or current news regarding staff and student achievements, the school’s official website serves as the primary portal for updates and administrative information.

525

Total Students

39.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gaywood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	360
Black	130
Asian	13
Two or More	8
American Indian	3

Hispanic
360 (68.6%)
Black
130 (24.8%)
Asian
13 (2.5%)
White
11 (2.1%)
Two or More
8 (1.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Prince George's County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)918-8730
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/gaywood/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	455
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gaywood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	79
Grade 5	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gaywood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	259	49.3%
Male	266	50.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)